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CEO / Founder

Vintaflow

• Founded and bootstrapped Vintaflow, a SaaS supply chain platform for the alcoholic beverage industry, from concept to commercial launch—achieving early market traction and revenue without external funding.
• Defined and executed the go-to-market strategy, securing strategic customers and partnerships across the U.S. and Europe, including producers, importers, and freight forwarders.
• Led product vision and cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade forecasting and inventory optimization tools, driving measurable reductions in inventory costs and supply chain inefficiencies.

Sourcing Manager – Wine, Private Brands, Special Projects

Ahold Delhaize USA

• Managed teams up to four direct reports engaged in sourcing of categories such as beverage, wine, frozen, and edible grocery.
• In charge of sourcing strategies and negotiation tactics for 5 different supermarket chains for a total of 2,200 stores.
• Functional areas involved: vendor selection, cost negotiation, forecasting, private brand development, pricing, and promotion.

Head of Wine Buying Department / Category Manager Wine

Delhaize

• Promoted within 6 months of joining to leading a team with 3 direct and 10 indirect reports sourcing over €200 million annually.
• In charge of negotiation, item sourcing, private brand development, and category performance.
• Responsible for the P&L, commercial plan, supply chain, replenishment, and merchandising.
• Forerunner in the integration between Ahold and Delhaize after the merger.

Strategy Consultant

Wine in Moderation AISBL

• Strategic development: identification of assessment tools, strategic objectives, operational frameworks, and budgets.
• Built relationships with national federations, European institutions, and multinational corporations.
• Implemented training pilot programs.

General Manager and Member of the Board

Belgian Wines Ltd.

• Executive family member of a wine business with focus on distribution, ecommerce, and retail.
• Involved in finance, accounting, business development, sourcing, and merchandising.
• Developed a strategic plan around B2C focus through retail outlets and direct to consumer sales.

Research Assistant in Corporate Governance

University of Antwerp, Department of Accounting and Finance

• Conducted research on corporate governance in an international setting and disseminated findings to policy makers, industry representatives, trade associations, regulators, and media.
• Acquired extensive knowledge on the functioning of boards of directors and management committees, with emphasis on internal board processes and the interaction between directors and executives.
• Developed a strong understanding of compliance, enterprise risk management, and the implications of strategy on firm-level outcomes.

PhD

University of Antwerp

Applied Economics

• Dissertation: ‘Corporate Governance in Belgian Private Firms: Determinants of Board and Firm-level outcomes’

Master's Degree

Lessius University College

Business Economics

• Major in Operations Management

Bachelor's Degree

Lessius University College

Business Economics